Parks and Recreation

SD Restored Botanical Building Balboa Park

City

See it: Balboa Park’s restored Botanical Building reopens

The iconic, highly-photographed structure closed in January 2022 for a $26.45 million renovation project, but reopened to the public in December 2024.

December 13, 2024 03:08 PM

Monica Garske

Ice skating rink at Hotel del Coronado in San Diego

Entertainment

Where to ice skate in San Diego County this season

From Coronado Island and Liberty Station to East County and downtown San Diego, the cool options roll deep in SD.

November 8, 2024

Monica Garske

Play

Link up for tee time: 18 golf courses in San Diego

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 18 golf courses in San Diego are sure to make for a good round.

October 8, 2024

Monica Garske

A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.

Parks and Recreation

New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium

The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.

September 12, 2024

Monica Garske

Scattered Purple Sand Verbena flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park agains the brown, earthy backdrop of the desert in east San Diego County. The mountains are in the background, against the blue sky sprinkled with clouds. There are a few yellow flowers peeking out of the purple patches, too.

Travel and Outdoors

Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.

February 29, 2024

Monica Garske

A grassy green hill at Kate Sessions Park overlooking Mission Bay, with many people picnicking and sitting on the grass.

Culture

How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego

Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.

February 28, 2024

Monica Garske

Travel and Outdoors

What to expect this season at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

The 2024 season of beautiful blooms begins Friday, March 1, and runs through Mother’s Day.

February 23, 2024

Monica Garske

Rendering of Freedom Park with an aerial view that shows green space and the USS Midway Museum

Development

Freedom Park receives approval to start construction

The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial

February 15, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo cutting a ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new park.

Parks and Recreation

Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park now open

The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.

February 13, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

A group arranging colorful flowers inside pots and planters at Ana Galena Floral Studio in San Diego.

Entertainment

Try This: Fun, unique Valentine’s Day activities in San Diego

From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.

February 8, 2024

Monica Garske

A dark room at the WNDR Museum San Diego displays the "INSIDEOUT" exhibition featuring structure surrounded by glowing lights.

Arts

San Diego Museum Month returns — here’s what’s new

The 35th annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture scene will offer half-off admission at 70+ participating cultural attractions Feb. 1-Feb. 29, 2024.

January 29, 2024

Monica Garske

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